Lychee Nectar - Alain Milliat

The grandson and son of a farmer, and a farmer himself, Alain Milliat took over the family business in Orliénas, France, near Lyon, in 1983. Milliat spent 15 years restoring and creating new plots using traditional craftmanship, caring for them as though they were his own gardens and incorporating natural techniques to respect the environment. In 1997, six initial juices and nectars were released. Alain chose 60 establishments at random from the prestigious Relais & Châteaux guide and sent his fruit juices to their sommeliers. And so the adventure began. Bolstered by his success in gourmet restaurants, the producer caught the attention of other chefs, and hotel managers. The brand is now found in more than 20 countries, and continues to offer authentic juices for a unique tasting experience.